Biomimetics

Bioinspired Interfacial Materials

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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5780 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired interfaces; bio-adhesives; bionic mechanics; wetting; surface coatings; meta-materials; biological functions; energy conversion and storage; water harvesting; nanomanufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Recent Advances in Robotics and Biomimetics

edited by

Weiwei Wan

,

Peng Li

and Yayi Shen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3280 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; biomimetics; bio-inspired robot and methods; robot control; robot mechanism; soft robot; humanoid robot; new application of robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomimetics and Bioinspired Artificial Intelligence Applications

edited by

Chaoran Cui

and Xiaohui Han

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1481 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics of materials and structures; biomimetic design; construction; and devices; bioinspired robotics and autonomous systems; applications of bioinspired methods in computer vision and signal processing; brain-inspired computing methods; e.g.; neural networks and deep learning; swarm intelligence and collective behaviour; e.g.; particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization; evolutionary algorithms and optimization; e.g.; genetic algorithms; adaptive and self-learning systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Biomimetics in Intelligent Sensor

edited by

Qian Wang

and Daobing Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1088 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent sensors; bio-sensing technology; biomimetic sensor design; smart materials; bio-inspired algorithms; biosignal processing; sensor networks; biosensing; applications of intelligent sensors; bio-sensing manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Product Design via Biomimicry—Research and Developments

edited by

Ioannis Sarris

,

Andrea Ehrmann

and

Tatjana Spahiu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: modelling; simulation; smart materials; product design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bio-Inspired Mechanical Design and Control

edited by Harun Chowdhury

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired; biomimetics; biomaterials; mechanical design; control system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Laser Photonics and Micro/Nano Fabrication: Towards Innovations in Biomimetic Surface Engineering

edited by

Lei Wang

and Fan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser fabrication of bioinspired micro/nanostructures; laser fabrication of bioinspired devices; micro/nano fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms 2024

edited by

Ameer Hamza Khan

, Shuai Li and Danish Hussain

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 15223 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired algorithms; metaheuristic optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Bionic Engineering for Boosting Multidisciplinary Integration 2023

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submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4510 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic novel design; bionic functional surfaces; bionic functional materials; bionic green fabrication; bionic engineering application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Learning from Nature—2nd Edition: Bionics in Design Practice

edited by

Shupeng Wang

,

Pengyun Xu

and

Yangyang Wei

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2332 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic theory in design frontiers; bionic case and practice in architectural design; bionic case and practice in urban planning and design; bionic case and practice in mechanical design; bionic case and practice in engineering design; bionic case and practice in computer engineering; bionic case and practice in product design; bionic case and practice in industrial design; bionic case and practice in sustainable design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Emergent Intelligence in Simple and Single-Celled Organisms

edited by

James Whiting

and Richard Mayne

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional computing; decentralised control; neuromorphic computing; massively parallel processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Dentistry and Craniofacial District: The Role of Biomimetics—Second Edition

edited by

Nefeli Lagopati

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3771 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; prosthodontic; implants; oral surgery; plastic surgery; orthodontic; biomaterials; pediatric dentistry; temporomandibular disorders; restorative dentistry; bruxism; bone regeneration; scaffolds; technologies; digital; telemedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bionic Technology—Robotic Exoskeletons and Prostheses: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rafhael Milanezi de Andrade

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4622 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthetics and exoskeletons; rehabilitation robotics; physical human– robot interaction; cognitive human– robot interaction; wearable robotics; medical robots and systems; design and control; bioinspired robot learning; machine learning for robot control; soft robot

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomaterials in Bone Regeneration: Challenges to Guarantee Appropriate Biological Features 2.0

edited by Berta García-Mira

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4036 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; biomaterials; tissue engineering; osteoblast; mesenchymal stem cells; 3D bioprinting; vascularization; angiogenesis; osteogenesis; growth factor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biologically Inspired Design and Control of Robots: Second Edition

edited by

Peng Li

,

Yantao Shen

and

Shan Luo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3258 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical design; biomimetic robots; intelligent sensors; new materials; bioinspired robotic learning and control; intelligent learning methods; computational neuroscience; advanced multimodal sensing information fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Biomechanics and Biomimetics in Engineering Design

edited by

Med Amine Laribi

and

Laura Gastaldi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open

Keywords: design of biomimetic robots; intelligent sensors for perception and exploration; advanced multimodal sensing information fusion; computational neuroscience of perception and action; intelligent learning methods from a biomimetic view; bio-inspired robotic learning and control; applications of biomimetic robotics in industry; e.g.; manipulation; robot assisted surgery; biomimetics of structures and materials; bio-inspired architectures; biomimetic energetic solutions; other related topics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Computer-Aided Biomimetics: 2nd Edition

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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1415 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer modeling; numerical simulation; bionic structures; design and optimization; motion control; bionic functional surface; performance analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Blood-Compatible Materials: Preparation, Modification and Functionalization: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoli Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: blood compatibility; thrombosis; surface modification; protein adsorption; antifouling; cell behavior; biomimetic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bioinspired Materials for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Mauro Pollini

and

Federica Paladini

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; bioinspired; biomaterials; scaffold; hydrogel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bio-Inspired Soft Bioelectronics: Materials, Devices and Applications

edited by Yun Ling

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired soft sensory; e-skin; artificial neuron; artificial synapse; soft optoelectronics; bioinspired soft actuation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Biomimetic Scaffolds for Hard Tissue Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ryszard Uklejewski

and

Mariusz Winiecki

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic scaffolds; hard tissue surgery; hard tissue regeneration; bone regeneration; biomimetic microstructure and biomechanics; biocompatibility; biodegradability design; scaffold functionalization

Biologically Inspired Vision and Image Processing 2024

edited by Shaobing Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual cognitive computing; brain simulation; computational neuroscience; biologically inspired computer vision; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Biomimetic Coating Technologies and Biomaterials for Orthopedic Implants

edited by

Liviu Duta

and

Valentina Grumezescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic coatings; innovative coating technologies; advanced biomaterials; biocompatibility assessment; orthopedic implants; in vivo testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Drag Reduction through Bionic Approaches

edited by Huawei Chen, Limei Tian, Yang He and Dengke Chen

submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired surfaces; bio-inspired fabrication; drag reduction; numerical simulation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Development of Biomimetic Methodology)

Compliant vs Kinematic Morphing Architectures: Complementary or Alternatives?

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submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4478 | Submission Open

Keywords: morphing; morphing kinematic systems; morphing compliant systems; morphing skins; adaptive structures; smart structures; smart materials; actuator networks; sensor networks; control systems; morphing aircraft aeroelasticity; morphing aircraft performance; adaptive structures experimental characterization; ground tests of morphing systems; flight tests of morphing systems; SWOT assessment of morphing systems; TRL assessment of morphing systems; FHA assessment of morphing systems

The Latest Progress in Bionics Research

edited by

Giuseppe Carbone

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics of materials and structures; biomimetic design; constructions; and devices; biomimetic surfaces and interfaces; design and control of bioinspired robotics; bioinspired sensorics; information processing; and control

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Energy Biomimetics

edited by Elena Rozhkova

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Biomimetics)

Research in Biomimetic Underwater Devices

edited by

Shunichi Kobayashi

submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3867 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; underwater robotics; marine biology; bio-inspired sensors; aquatic locomotion; energy-efficient propulsion; biomimetic materials; underwater navigation systems; marine-inspired technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bio-Inspired Fluid Flows and Fluid Mechanics

edited by

Long Chen

and Linlin Kang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerodynamics of flying animals; hydrodynamics of swimming animals; fluids of bio-inspired micro air vehicles and unmanned underwater vehicles; application of machine learning to bio-inspired fluids; fluid– structure interaction/fluid-structure-sound interactions in biological contexts; numerical modeling/experimental techniques for bio-inspired fluid mechanics; integrated research on neural; muscular; and fluid coupling; flow sensing and control inspired by nature

Biological and Bioinspired Materials and Structures

edited by Lin Gan,

Jin Huang

and

Guang Yang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic structures; biofabrication; structural materials; smart devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Biomimetic Hydrogels

edited by

Maninder Singh

and

Gargi Joshi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomimetics polymers; biomaterials; hydrogels; structure– function; crosslinking; swelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Adaptive Buildings

edited by Negin Imani,

Brenda Vale

and

Derek Clements-Croome

submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3039 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive faç ade design and optimisation; adaptive faç ade modelling and simulation; passive actuation for adaptive building; smart skin/intelligent faç ade/kinetic faç ade/dynamic faç ade/responsive facade; living building/living architecture/bio-faç ade; biological system for building enclosure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Architecture and Climatisation)

Biomimetic Aspects of Human–Computer Interactions

edited by

Hang Su

submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3188 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic aspects; human-computer interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Advances in Biomaterials, Biocomposites and Biopolymers 2024

edited by

Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu

submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 533 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biocomposites; biopolymers; macromolecules; medical applications; self-assembly; synthetic fibers; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

New Biomimetic Advances in Signal and Image Processing for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jong-Myon Kim

, Naveed Rehman and

Zahoor Ahmad

submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: signal processing; medical signal (e.g.; EEG; ECG) processing; image processing; medical image (e.g.; CT; MRI; ultrasound) processing; nature-inspired algorithms; bio-inspired algorithms; artificial intelligence; deep learning; bio-inspired intelligent algorithms; biomimetic sensor design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control)

Biomimetic 3D/4D Printing

edited by Qingping Liu,

Wenzheng Wu

,

Hongze Wang

,

Guiwei Li

and Lei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3083 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; 4D printing; hybrid additive manufacturing; biomimetic manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Adhesion and Friction in Biological and Bioinspired Systems

edited by

Thies Büscher

and

Stanislav N. Gorb

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7515 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological adhesion; bioadhesion; friction; biotribology; contact mechanics; surfaces; tribology; biomimetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Bio-Inspired Locomotion and Manipulation of Legged Robot: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xuechao Chen

and

Gan Ma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1924 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired legged robot design; modeling and optimization; robotic manipulation; robot dynamics; motion control; navigation; machine learning; motion planning; bionic-legged robot system; perception and sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bio-Inspired Design and Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): 2nd Edition

edited by Yaoming Zhou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired design of UAV; bio-inspired flight control; bio-inspired sensory and navigation systems; bio-inspired decision making; artificial neural network-based design and control for UAV; biological-cluster-based design and control for UAV

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Adhesives Inspired by Nature: When Bionics Boost Adhesive Innovation

edited by Haytam Kasem

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; adhesive mechanisms; textured surfaces; tribological performances; bio-materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces)

Human-Inspired Grasp Control in Robotics

edited by Yi Zhang and

Junzhi Yu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-inspired grasping; reinforcement learning; tactile sensing; object recognition; force control; position control; robotic grasping; robot– environment interaction; dexterous grasping; grasp posture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics)

Bio-Inspired Data-Driven Methods and Their Applications in Engineering Control, Optimization and AI

edited by Ameer Tamoor Khan, Shuai Li and

Bolin Liao

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired; biomimetics; optimization; data-driven; machine learning; LLM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Optimisation and Management)

Advances in Bone Regeneration and Dental Implant Therapies: Innovations, Technologies, and Biomaterials

edited by David Minjoon Kim and Chia-Yu Chen

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant therapy; ridge augmentation; bone regeneration; biomaterials; implant surface; 3D printing; hydrophilicity; regeneration; osseointegration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomimetic Drug Delivery Systems 2024

edited by

Vipul Bansal

and

Junge Chen

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetics; drug delivery system; exosomes; hydrogels; micelles; liposomes; good targeting; low immunogenicity

Biomimetic Approach to Dental Implants 2.0

edited by

Dijana Mitic

and Jelena Carkic

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant; biological materials; periodontology; tissue engineering; biomimetic materials; osteointegration; periimplantitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices in Times of Change 2024

edited by

Ille C. Gebeshuber

and

Antonio Concilio

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic design; biomimetic constructions; biomimetic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetic Design, Constructions and Devices)

Bioinspired Engineering and the Design of Biomimetic Structures: 2nd Edition

edited by Peng Liu

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: hierarchical structure; bioinspired structure; architected materials; mechanical metamaterials; solid mechanics; numerical method; flexible sensor; energy absorb; 3D/4D printing; soft robot

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Bioinspired Fibre Composite Structures: Principles for Fabrication and Design

edited by

Avinash Baji

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; bioinspired composites; fibre-reinforced composites; high-performance composites; biomimetic composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

Biomechanics and Biomimetics for Insect-Inspired MAVs

edited by

Jiyu Sun

, Zhijun Zhang and

Chao Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect flight mode; mechanical characteristics; stability; flight mechanics; movement control; environmental interactions; agile design; artificial intelligence; autonomous navigation

Bioinspired Designs for Additive Manufacturing in Advanced Engineering Applications

edited by

Nikhil Kamboj

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: strategies and concepts of bioinspired designs; additive manufacturing; applications and performances of bioinspired materials (e.g.; aerospace; maritime; nuclear; defense; acoustic; thermal; soft machines; robots; bio-interfaces; and health care); processing of bioinspired materials; functional materials; simulations-driven design; simulations of bioinspired materials at all length scales; machine learning; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomimetics of Materials and Structures)

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